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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 552.44 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 552.44 and 267.72 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 552.44 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/552.44 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 552.44 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 147,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,899.24/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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